Carer Advocacy Email Template

Subject line: Urgent Support Needed for Unpaid Carers in Our Community

Dear [MP's or Councillor's Name],

I’m writing to you not just as a constituent, but as [an unpaid carer / a supporter of unpaid carers] who has seen firsthand the devastating impact that inadequate carer support is having on families in our area and across the country.

Right now, over 10 million people in the UK are providing unpaid care- and often at great personal cost. Carers are being pushed to breaking point:

• 57% report being overwhelmed “often” or “always”
• 1.2 million carers live in poverty
• Many are unable to access even a basic break from their duties

This isn’t sustainable. We need urgent reform.

I urge you to:

• Support the petition for a legal right to regular breaks for carers: https://www.carersuk.org/news-and-campaigns/our-campaigns/right-to-a-break/
• Push for increased funding for Carers Allowance and Carer’s Assessments.
• Advocate for carers' mental health to be formally prioritised in social care planning.
• Demand better transparency: NHS Trusts and councils must publish waitlists and rejected referrals.

These are not just numbers. These are families in crisis. The system depends on carers, but carers are being left behind.

Please let me know how you plan to raise these issues in Parliament / your local council. Your action could genuinely change lives.

Thank you for your time and your commitment to our community.

Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Postcode] (so they can verify you're a constituent)